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Making one large shortcake is impressive and lot of fun — especially when chocolate is added to the basic combination.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The crust of this gorgeous dessert is brushed with a layer of melted milk chocolate for a sweet surprise.

If you don't have tartlet pans, you can make one large shortcake in an eight-inch-diameter pan and then cut the cake into wedges.

Sugar cookies are the perfect accompaniment to this colorful finale.

If making more than 2 pies, do not double this recipe but make multiple batches.

Definitely not Ye Olde English Classic, but very delicious and very contemporary. Using store-bought sponge cake (ask for it at your supermarket bakery) or pound cakes simplifies assembly.

Store-bought crusts make these scrumptious a snap to prepare.

Bright ribbons of cranberry puree swirled through a creamy white cheesecake create a pretty contrast. Begin the cake a day ahead.

A nice accompaniment to roasted pork, venison, game birds or turkey.

You don't have to be in the kitchen at the crack of dawn to prepare a terrific breakfast. In this recipe the French toast is soaked overnight like bread pudding — in the morning all you need to do is add the topping and pop it in the oven. Serve it with coffee, juice, and fresh fruit and you've got a well-rounded way to start the day.